Microneedling in Wymondham, near Norwich
Medical microneedling uses a microneedling pen to create thousands of tiny, controlled channels in the skin. Your skin treats these as small injuries and responds by starting its natural healing process, which includes producing new collagen and elastin. At Annie's clinic in Wymondham, every session is planned and carried out by Annie herself, starting with a free consultation.
- From
- £125
- Appointment
- Around 60 minutes, including numbing
- Results
- An immediate glow, improving for up to six months
- Lasts
- Builds over a course, maintained with occasional top-ups
- Downtime
- Redness like mild sunburn for 24 to 48 hours
How medical microneedling works
Your skin is constantly repairing itself, but collagen and elastin production slows with age, sun exposure and everyday stress on the skin. Microneedling gives that repair process a nudge. The pen moves across the skin making very fine, evenly spaced channels, a controlled injury that causes minimal damage but is enough to tell the skin it needs to rebuild.
As the skin heals over the following days and weeks, new collagen and elastin are laid down. That is why results are gradual. Most people notice an immediate glow, visible changes develop over several days and weeks, and the skin can continue to improve for up to six months after a treatment as collagen production carries on.
Microneedling is mostly used on the face, though it can also be used on other areas such as the neck. Results vary from person to person, and Annie will be honest at your consultation about what it can and cannot do for your skin.
Who microneedling can help
People usually come to Annie for microneedling because of fine lines, uneven texture, enlarged-looking pores, the marks left behind by old acne, or skin that simply looks tired and flat. Because it works with your own healing, it suits people who want a gradual, natural-looking change rather than an overnight one.
It is not the right treatment for everyone. Active, inflamed acne, infection or broken skin in the area need to settle first, and some medical conditions and medicines mean it is better avoided or delayed. These are all checked at your free consultation before anything is booked. If Annie does not think microneedling is right for you, she will say so and suggest something that is.
Single sessions, courses and exosomes
A single session starts from £125. Because collagen builds gradually, most people get the best from a course: three sessions cost £350 and six cost £645. Sessions in a course are usually spaced around four to six weeks apart, giving the skin time to rebuild between treatments.
You can also choose microneedling with exosomes, from £200 for a single session or £550 for a course of three. An exosome product is applied to the skin during treatment, while the fine channels are open, as an addition to the standard treatment.
Annie will recommend a plan at your consultation based on your skin and what you would like to change. There is no pressure to book a course straight away.
Microneedling in Wymondham with Annie
Annie Spelman is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner and independent prescriber with over 20 years of nursing experience, specialising in women's health and skin. She has trained in advanced aesthetics since 2016 and carries out every treatment at the clinic herself, so the person who assesses your skin is the person who treats it.
The clinic is at The Orange Grove Clinic in Wymondham, with plenty of parking and easy access from Norwich city centre, the A47 and the A11. Every new client starts with a free, in-person consultation with Annie before any treatment is booked. It is where your medical history is checked, your goals are talked through honestly and realistic results are agreed. If Annie does not think you need a treatment, she will tell you.
On the day
What happens at your appointment
- 01 Annie checks your medical history and any changes since your consultation, and looks closely at your skin.
- 02 Your skin is cleansed, and a numbing cream is applied to keep you comfortable.
- 03 Annie works across the treatment area with the microneedling pen, adjusting depth to each area of your face.
- 04 If you have chosen exosomes, the product is applied while the channels are open.
- 05 Your skin is soothed and protected, and Annie talks you through your aftercare before you leave.
Microneedling prices
- Single session From £125 Book
- Course of 3 sessions £350 Book
- Course of 6 sessions £645 Book
- With exosomes, single session From £200 Book
- With exosomes, course of 3 sessions £550 Book
Your first consultation with Annie is free. Booking and any deposit are handled through the clinic's secure online booking system. Full price list.
Safety
What you need to know before microneedling
Every treatment carries risk. Nothing here replaces the consultation, where all of this is discussed with you before you consent to anything.
Not suitable if
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Active acne, cold sores, infection or broken skin in the treatment area
- Isotretinoin (Roaccutane) within the last six months
- A history of keloid or raised scarring
- Bleeding disorders or blood-thinning medication, assessed individually
- Active eczema, psoriasis or rosacea flare in the area, or recent sunburn
Common and expected
- Redness and mild swelling, similar to slight sunburn, for 24 to 48 hours
- Slight pinpoint bleeding during treatment and possible bruising
- Dryness, tightness or light flaking for a few days as the skin renews
Serious risks
Microneedling is a low-risk treatment when carried out by a trained medical professional using sterile, single-use needle cartridges. Infection, prolonged redness, changes in pigmentation and scarring are uncommon, and the risk is reduced by treating only healthy skin, following your aftercare and using sun protection every day. Annie is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner and a member of the Aesthetic Complications Expert (ACE) Group. Contact the clinic straight away if you notice increasing pain, heat, swelling or discharge.
Aftercare
- Avoid makeup for 24 hours so the skin can settle
- Wear a broad spectrum SPF 50 every day, and avoid sunbeds and direct sun
- Skip retinoids, exfoliating acids and scrubs for at least three to five days
- Avoid saunas, steam rooms, swimming and strenuous exercise for 48 hours
- Keep your skin clean, use gentle products and sleep on a fresh pillowcase
- Let any flaking come away naturally, without picking
Questions
Does microneedling hurt?
Most people describe a light prickling or vibrating sensation. A numbing cream is applied first, and Annie checks how you are feeling throughout.
When will I see results?
Many people notice a glow straight away. Visible changes develop over several days and weeks, and the skin can keep improving for up to six months after a treatment as collagen production continues. Results vary from person to person.
How many sessions will I need?
One session can freshen the skin, but because collagen builds gradually, most people have a course of three or six. Annie will recommend a plan at your consultation.
What is the difference with exosomes?
Microneedling with exosomes adds an exosome product, applied during treatment, to the standard session. It costs from £200 for a single session or £550 for a course of three, and Annie can talk you through whether it suits your skin.
What will my skin look like afterwards?
Most people are red and slightly swollen, similar to mild sunburn, for 24 to 48 hours. There may be slight pinpoint bleeding during treatment and some bruising. Plan any important events with that in mind.
What is your cancellation policy?
Please give at least 48 hours notice if you need to move or cancel your appointment, so the time can be offered to someone else. Deposits and any late-cancellation terms are shown when you book through the online booking system.
I live in Norwich. Is the clinic easy to get to?
Yes. Annie works from The Orange Grove Clinic in Wymondham, NR18 0BD, with plenty of parking and easy access from Norwich, the A11 and the A47. It is a relaxed, private and quiet clinic, and if you are unsure of the way you can call 07359 836026.
Your practitioner
Annie Spelman
Advanced Nurse Practitioner and Independent Prescriber
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner, MSc in Advanced Practice
- Independent non-medical prescriber
- Over 20 years of nursing, working in Primary Care
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Member of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN)
- Member of the British Association of Aesthetic Nurses (BACN)
- Member of the Aesthetic Complications Expert (ACE) Group
- Trained with Derma Medical, Emma Coates Aesthetic Training and PBT Academy
- Fully insured
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Not sure where to start?
Your first consultation with Annie is free and there is no obligation to book anything afterwards. Tell her what you would like to change and she will talk you through the options honestly, including when the answer is to wait.